Ba-bump! But it's more than just one day; it should be every day. :salute: Thank you all!

06-01-2013

TeeEye7

Just could not believe the wide-spread confusion (helped mightily by a befuddled media) between Memorial Day and Veterans' Day. Sheesh! Let's get it right, folks!

06-01-2013

Bel-Cam Jos

I heard a few reporters and anchors who realized their mistake(s) when they were thanking current "veterans" as Memorial Day people.

If I'm right...
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May; those who've died in action)
- Veterans' Day (Nov. 11; those who've served in military; formerly Armistice Day for WWI treaty)
- Armed Forces Day (May 18th [?]; those who are/have been in military)
- Independence Day (Jul. 4; when we repelled those :alien:s... or started a new country)
- Patriot Day (Sep. 11; commemorating 9/11 events)
- Patriots Day (third Mon. in April; commemorating Lexington/Concord battles)
- Flag Day (Jun. 14; for Old Glory)

06-01-2013

Mad Slanted Powers

And Memorial Day originated after the Civil War, and was formerly known as Decoration Day.

I also just found out that Presidents' Day is still officially called Washington's Birthday, at least as a federal holiday.

06-15-2013

JimJamBonds

Happy belated Memorial Day, also Happy Flag Day!

05-23-2014

JimJamBonds

Once again happy Memorial Day to all veterans out there.

05-23-2014

Bel-Cam Jos

Our community center is having their flag disposal urn dedication on Monday. I plan to be there.

05-26-2014

Bel-Cam Jos

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And despite the cloudless sky and hot temps, it was a wonderful ceremony. The pictures below don't do it justice.